Some of the larger monuments at the Lee Mission Cemetery stood out to me, though they did not have informational signs, so I do not know much about some of them, but I have included them here. In the case of the Cornells, a large marker was placed next the graves describing their lives.
William Cornell
Emily B. Castle Cornell
Tombstone of William Cornell and Emily B. Castle Cornell
William Cornell was born August 8, 1812 in Licking County, Ohio. In 1838 he married Emily B. Castle, who was born on August 11, 1820 in Vermont and came to Ohio with her family. William came to Oregon overland in 1852, and Emily and their children joined him in 1854 via Panama. They took a donation land claim northwest of Portland, in what is now Cedar Mill. Cornell Road is named for them. The Cornells had a total of six children: Samantha Almira Cornell McAlister (1839-1896), Wilbur Fisk Cornell (1841-1911), William Edward Cornell (1842-1904), Orlando Castle Cornell (1846-1848), Emma Julia Cornell Royal (1850-1940), Mary Celestia Cornell Gardiner (1852-1890) & Holly Austin Cornell (1857-1911). William represented Multnomah County in the Oregon State Legislature. Later in life, the Cornells moved to Salem. Emily died on April 10, 1888, and William married Mrs. Caroline Babbs Collier of Delaware, Ohio before his death on December 20, 1891.
Tombstone of William Cornell
William and Emily share a large monument in the cemetery; his side carries the inscription "He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet he shall live," and her side carries the inscription "I am the resurrection and the life."
Tombstone of Emily B. Cornell
Plaque about William Cornell and Emily Castle Cornell
Rev. Erastus O. Haven D.D. LL.D.
Tombstone of Reverend Erastus O. Haven
Erastus O. Haven was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 1, 1820. According to his marker, he served on the Massachusetts Board of Education and was one of the creators of the Methodist Episcopal Church's Board of Education. He presided over the University of Michigan, Northwestern University and Syracuse University, and was 35th Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died in Salem, Oregon on August 2, 1881.
Tombstone of Reverend Erastus O. Haven
In addition to listing his accomplishments, this marker also bears the inscription "His life was beautiful. His death triumphant. His work abiding."
Tombstone of Reverend Erastus O. Haven
Martin Woodcock
Tombstone of Martin Woodcock
Martin Woodcock was born on July 20, 1824 and died on March 22, 1884. The large monument caught my eye. Woodcock was apparently a businessman in Benton County who moved to a farm near Salem in his later years. His story can be found here.
James Menzies
Lucy O. Menzies
Tombstone of James Menzies and Lucy O. Menzies
James Menzies was born on July 25, 1820 and died on September 14, 1883. His wife Lucy O. Menzies was born May 20, 1827 and died May 25, 1904.
Tombstone of James Menzies
They share a large monument in the cemetery. His side includes the inscription "After life's fitful fever he sleeps well."
Tombstone of Lucy O. Menzies
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